Mary Sue Mills Sessoms
May 13, 2015
Mary Sue Mills Sessoms, 63, of Kings Mountain, passed away on May 13, 2015 at her home. She was born July 2, 1951 in Haywood County daughter of the late Elbert Lee Mills Jr. and Bertie Webb Mills. A celebration of Mrs. Sessoms life will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd....
Alice Marie Skipper
May 12, 2015
Alice Marie Skipper, 78, of Cramerton, passed away May 12, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born August 12, 1936 a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late, Celia Mae and Howard Richard Long, Jr. Alice attended the East Gaston Adult Day Care in Mt. Holly and was employed with Pharr Yarns for 19...
Helen Riddle Gantt
May 12, 2015
Helen Riddle Gantt, 66, of Kings Mountain, passed away on May 12, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem. She was born December 6, 1948 in Gaston County daughter of the late Samuel Eugene Riddle and Claudia Whitley Riddle. Mrs. Gantt was a member of Penley's Chapel in Kings Mountain. She was the wife of a retired Command...
Angela Blair Woods
May 12, 2015
Angela Blair Woods, 40, of Clover, SC, passed away May 12, 2015 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. She was born November 5, 1974, a native of and grew up in Gallipolis, OH. Angela was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Gastonia. Left to cherish her memories are her parents, Yvonne and Mike Massey; children, Kristin Paige Greene...
William Leonard Tench, Jr.
May 10, 2015
William Leonard Tench, Jr., 89, of Dallas passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia. Mr. Tench was born November 19, 1925 in Habersham County, GA to the late Leonard and Margie Mackey Tench. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Wilson, Leona Wilson-Brown, and Maude Mae Carter. Mr. Tench was...
Margaret Thompson
May 9, 2015
Margaret Glover Thompson, age 75, of Shelby, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center in Rutherfordton. Daughter of the late Hudson and Lucille Bowen Glover, she was born June 24, 1939 in Cleveland County, NC. A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Tony Rayfield, will be held 11 A.M. Wednesday, May 13 at Shelby First Church of...
Mary K. Ingram
May 7, 2015
Mary Ingram, 93, of Bessemer City, passed away on May 7, 2015 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. She is survived by children, Russell Ingram, Rose Brown and husband Larry; grandson, Scott. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the loving care provided to Mary by the staff of Gaston Hospice and the Robin Johnson Hospice House....
Roy Franklin Akers
May 7, 2015
Roy Franklin Akers, 83, of Stanley, passed away May 7, 2015 at his residence. He was born December 23, 1931 in Roanoke, VA, son of the late William and Stella Akers. Roy was a loving husband, wonderful father and US Air force veteran. He was a member of the Paw Creek American Legion Post #353. Roy is survived by his...
Angela Black Grigg
May 7, 2015
Angela Black Grigg, 46, of Gastonia, passed away May 7, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born March 18, 1969 a native of Gaston County, daughter of Charles and Alice Black. Angela was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Gastonia. She loved her family, friends and co-workers at New Hope Medical Clinic. The family wishes to...
Rhonda "Kay" Walker
May 6, 2015
Rhonda "Kay" Walker, 54, of Gastonia, passed away May 6, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born January 13, 1961 a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Clyde and Mary Meeler. Rhonda was a precious wife, loving mother, awesome granny and an amazing sister, but above all she loved the Lord. She is survived by...
Kenneth L. Heath, Jr.
May 6, 2015
Kenneth L. Heath, Jr., 69, of Gastonia, passed away May 6, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 2, 1945 in Bay Shore, New York, the son of the late Emma Hallett and Kenneth L. Heath, Sr. Kenneth was a US Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. Left to cherish his memories are his sons, Kenneth L....
Robert Dean "Pumpkin" Hayes
May 6, 2015
Robert Dean "Pumpkin" Hayes, 55, of Dallas, passed away May 6, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born September 18, 1959 a native of Gaston County, the son of Louise Cook and the late Robert Albert Hayes. Robert was a former employee of Gaston County Dye in Mt. Holly. Left to cherish his memories along with his mother,...
Richard Nathanial Doster
May 5, 2015
Richard Nathanial Doster, 77, of Bessemer City, passed away May 5, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born February 20, 1938 in York County, SC to the late Pelham Jerome and Josie Mae Doster He was a member of South Gastonia Church of God. Richard is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Doster of Bessemer City, Frances...
James "Jimmy" Long
May 3, 2015
James "Jimmy" Long, 56, of Bessemer City, passed away on May 3, 2015 at his home. He was born November 5, 1958 in Gaston County, son of the late Joe Long and Jennie Hudson. A graveside and Inurnment service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday at Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Jerry Millwood. Mr. Long is...
Laura "Joyce" Rankin
May 3, 2015
Laura "Joyce" Rankin, 74, of Dallas, passed away May 3, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born January 20, 1941 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Alexander Nacca and Laura Connon. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. Condolences may be left online...
Gary Calhoun
May 3, 2015
Gary Calhoun, 63, of Bessemer City, passed away on May 3, 2015 at his home. He was born February 14, 1951 in Gaston County, son of the late Bernett Demerial Calhoun and Lela Conrad Calhoun. Mr. Calhoun was a US Army Veteran. All services will be private. Mr. Calhoun is survived by son, Brandon Calhoun; daughters,Chastity Taylor, Cindy Roberts, Shannon...
Linda Daniels
May 2, 2015
Linda Daniels, 67, of Gastonia, passed away May 2, 2015, at Peak Resources in Gastonia. She was born October 7, 1947, in Alexander City, AL, daughter of Mary Ruth Holman and the late Vernon Holman. Along with her father, she is preceded in death by her husband, Leoun Daniels. Left to cherish her memories, along with her mother, are her...
Edward Franklin Buchanan
May 1, 2015
Edward Franklin Buchanan, 85, of Lowell, passed away May 1, 2015 at Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born August 5, 1929, in Lowell, son of the late Jack Buchanan and Arizona Messer Buchanan. Edward was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as: fishing, hunting, and gardening. He was a member of...
John "J.C." Calvin Hodge
May 1, 2015
John "J.C." Calvin Hodge Sr., 86, passed away on May 1, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born May 1, 1929 in Marlboro County, SC, son of the late Robert Lena Hodge and Bessie Oxendine Hodge. Mr. Hodge was a US Army Veteran and he retired from Duke Energy. A memorial service will be held 7:00 p.m....
Carl A. Hartman
May 1, 2015
Carl A. Hartman, 79, of Dallas, passed away May 1, 2015, at his residence. He was born October 6, 1935, in Hamburg, PA, son of the late Henry Hartman and Lillian Ditrich Hartman. Mr. Hartman was a US Marine Corps Veteran. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Lena Hartman; sisters, Jean Stoudt and Barbara...
